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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavorings
Coatings
Method
Preparation of Ganache
- 1
Chop the Chocolate
Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes to melt the chocolate.
- 4
Add Butter and Flavorings
Stir in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
Forming the Truffles
- 6
Scoop the Ganache
Once the ganache is firm, use a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon to scoop out portions of the ganache.
- 7
Roll into Balls
Roll the scooped ganache between your palms to form smooth balls.
Coating the Truffles
- 8
- 9
Coat the Truffles
Roll each truffle in your desired coating (cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or powdered sugar) until fully covered.
Final Touches
- 10
Chill Again
Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set.
- 11
Serve and Enjoy
Once set, remove from the refrigerator and serve. Enjoy your decadent chocolate truffles!